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Is your supply chain gonna kill you?

A General Management Issue?To me, the biggest roadblock to change is treating this as a supply chain or IT issue and not a general management issue. Most companies today function in a networked world, where they are critically dependent on other companies. The dependence goes way beyond "supply chain." The...

Tags: Supply chain management (SCM), Vertical industries, supply chain, warehouse management system

Discussion threads 2009-09-04

Oracle Warehouse Management System: Improving Inventory Accuracy by Influencing Employee Behavior Using Warehouse Management System Rules Based Engine

Oracle Warehouse Management Warehouse Management System enables companies to maximize their utilization of labor, space and equipment investments by coordinating and optimizing resource usage and material flows across a global supply chain on a single platform. Oracle Warehouse Management System has a rules and strategy workbench. On this workbench, business...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, Oracle Corp., Oracle Warehouse Management System, Vertical Industries, Job Training, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2009-03-06

Oracle Warehouse Management 11i

Oracle Warehouse Management System Warehouse Management System and Oracle Mobile Supply Chain Architecture MSCA have provided the ability to perform many traditional material handling processes more quickly and efficiently. Oracle Warehouse Management System has the ability to manage and improve the process of material picking, receiving and replenishment by incorporating...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, Oracle Corp., Oracle11i, Oracle Warehouse Management System, Mobile Supply Chain Architecture, Vertical Industries, Telnet, Enterprise Software, Software, Networking

White papers 2009-03-06

Three Steps to Increasing Profit in the Economic Downturn With Help From a Warehouse Management System

Businesses across many industries are focused on maintaining and increasing profitability in times of modest revenue. The typical response is to stop all process improvement and technology projects and concede that "one just can't afford it now." This line of thinking is a trap. The best time to focus on...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Performance, Profitability, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Performance Management, Process Improvement, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Quality, Business Operations

White papers 2009-01-14

Innovative Online Grocer CobornsDelivers Achieves Success With Customer-Centric Distribution

Although CobornsDelivers was seeing efficiency gains after automating its distribution processes, its previous Warehouse Management System WMS had stability issues and downtime was becoming a significant concern. The outdated WMS was hindering the company's ability to manage growth because it could not accommodate changes and upgrades cost-effectively. CobornsDelivers began the...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2008-11-12

WMS Consolidation: Getting the Instance Strategy Right

Companies, worldwide, are realizing the benefits of rolling out standardized Warehouse Management System WMS processes across their national or global warehouses. Popularly referred to as WMS consolidation, this initiative is typically triggered from a need to streamline processes by extending best practices from the industry or within the company to...

Tags: Strategy, Warehouse Management System, Consolidation, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2008-07-01

In Your DSD Mobile Security Strategy Debunking the Top Eight Myths Surrounding Warehouse Management Systems for Beverage Distributors

The era of manual warehouse operations is drawing to a close - with good reason. No matter how efficient the employees are, managing space and maintaining inventory with ad-hoc spreadsheets, paper-based operations, or legacy systems doesn't provide the accuracy, or visibility, into the distribution operations that one needs to succeed....

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Beverage, Food & Beverage, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Manufacturing, Software

White papers 2008-05-01

Nine Telltale Signs You Should Replace Your Current WMS

An ever-increasing number of manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others have implemented Warehouse Management Systems WMS to drive fast, measurable cost reduction and improve operational efficiency. The benefits of a WMS are numerous, including up to 99.9% inventory accuracy, reduced inventory levels, maximized use of the warehouse space, optimized picking efficiency...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2008-05-01

The Five Sure-Fire Strategies for Gaining Management Approval for WMS Projects

An ever-increasing number of companies today - manufacturers, distributors, retailers and others - have implemented Warehouse Management Systems WMS to drive immediate, measurable cost reduction and improve operational efficiency. These companies leverage powerful functionality to maintain efficient operations and satisfied customers. The benefits are numerous, often including dramatic increases in...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2008-05-01

The Dirty Little Secrets of the Warehouse Management System Industry

Secrets. They're everywhere, even where one would least expect to find them. The Warehouse Management System WMS industry is no exception. As one evaluates systems to manage the distribution operations, one will want to know everything one can to make the search process better. It's not a small project to...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Warehouse Management System Industry, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

White papers 2008-05-01

CEO Replaces Incumbent WMS With HighJump Solution and Quickly Improves Efficiency by 25 Percent

As the CEO of Storage Equipment, had just selected the Warehouse Management System WMS vendor he believed would take his company into the 21st century. Convinced that his business could not afford a best-of-breed WMS, the CEO chose to work with a small vendor that claimed to do it all...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., CEO, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2008-05-01

Creative Memories Achieves 99+ Percent Shipping Accuracy and Improves Picking Speed With Its HighJump Solutions

Creative Memories is one of the top 10 party-plan direct-sales businesses in the U.S. Creative Memories was relying on a Warehouse Management System WMS that didn't yield the results it required in terms of operational efficiency. "Obviously, accurate shipping was key. Additionally, the need for faster picking and the ability...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Memory, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2008-05-01

Top Four Tips to Rapidly Implement and Generate ROI From a Warehouse Management System

Just like issue resolution, a strong change control process is also a necessary pre-requisite for a successful project. No matter how detailed the RFP or system specification, it is impossible to know everything about a project before starting. A solid change control process helps navigate new requirements by: controlling risk...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, HighJump Software Inc., Change Control, ROI, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting

White papers 2008-03-01

Regional Retail Grocer Optimizes Supply Chain With Wireless Control, Tracking & Management of Industrial Trucks & the People Who Operate Them

Price Chopper is a family owned company that prides itself on longstanding traditions of innovative food merchandising, leadership in community service, and cooperative associate relations. After upgrading its Warehouse Management System WMS, Price Chopper realized that to fully streamline operations, it also needed an industrial vehicle management system. This type...

Tags: Asset, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management System, Wireless, I.D. Systems, Vertical Industries, Asset Management, Food & Beverage, Enterprise Software, Software, Operational Planning, Business Operations, Manufacturing

Case studies 2007-07-19

Gibson Guitar Extends Financial and Distribution Solution to Add Cutting Edge

For more than four decades, Gibson has rocked the music industry with its world-famous electric guitars, used by rock legends such as B.B. King and Led Zeppelin. The quality and innovation of Gibson's products have set the standard in guitar manufacturing. To meet growing customer demands, Gibson employed that same...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, Financial, Microsoft Corp., Guitar, Gibson Guitar, Vertical Industries, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Management

Case studies 2007-07-18

Extend the Value of Your Oracle Warehouse Management System (WMS) With Mobility

The warehouse is at the core of business operations - all day long, materials are moving in, through and out of this central business area. Efficiency of warehouse processes is key to many business metrics - affecting the number of orders shipped to order accuracy, inventory availability and customer service...

Tags: Customer Service, Warehouse Management System, Oracle Corp., Mobility, Vertical Industries, Product Marketing, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Marketing, Software

White papers 2007-02-01

U.S. Marines Supply Warehouse Wins Inventory Accuracy Battle with Wireless Technology

The US Marine Corps' Intermediate Supply Support Activity ISSA, located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina provides repair parts, combat equipment and packaged food rations to Marine forces on the East Coast and remote locations as far away as the Mediterranean, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. Prior to implementing a wireless system,...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, Psion Teklogix, Wireless Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies

Pet Food Distributor Extends Distribution Solution to Gain Competitive Advantage

Faced with shrinking margins and intense competitive pressure, Lads Pet Supplies needed a cutting-edge software solution. Working together, Lads and Microsoft Partner Appolis implemented a custom solution by integrating WithoutWire Warehouse - a wireless warehouse management system created by Appolis - with Lads's Microsoft Dynamics GP distribution solution. Lads is...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, Competitive Advantage, Microsoft Corp., Lads Pet Supplies, Vertical Industries, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies

Procter & Gamble (P & G) Warehouse Management System

The Procter & Gamble Company (P & G) is a recognized leader in the development, distribution and marketing of superior fabric and home care, baby care, feminine care, family care, beauty care, healthcare and snacks and beverage products. With P & G China's rapid inventory turnaround time, its existing paper-based...

Tags: Warehouse Management System, Procter & Gamble Co., Symbol Technologies Inc., Vertical Industries, Food & Beverage, Enterprise Software, Manufacturing, Software

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Additional Resources

ARK Systems Waybill Tracking 8.02 (Windows)

Freight / Courier software with online PODs, pickup requests, scanned house bills options. This easy-to-use package prints invoices, house waybills, alerts, labels. Export to QuickBooks or Excel. Add-ons include Client/Server back-end, EDI, and Warehouse Management. The program is customizable to fit your needs. Need to improve your Web site? Our...

Tags: Web, Mobile, Microsoft Windows, ARK Systems, EDI, Sales Channel, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Channel Management, Advertising & Promotion, Financial Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-09